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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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